Dual sided reversible hat

ABSTRACT

A dual sided reversible hat includes a first body having a closed top end, an open bottom end, a first surface, and a second surface. The hat also includes a second body having a closed top end, an open bottom end, a first surface, and a second surface. The first and second bodies are joined together along a common edge by a seam and can be folded into the other. A first and second connector are positioned along the first and second body sections for securing the body sections together in a removable manner. Each surface of the first and second body sections includes a distinct decorative element which can be individually oriented outward from the assembled hat.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates generally to headwear, and more particularly to a dual sided reversible hat having four distinct orientations.

BACKGROUND

The statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art.

In today's fashion-conscious environment, adults and kids alike seek uniqueness when it comes to clothing accessories such as hats, for example. To this end, there are no shortage of commercially available off the rack hats having various different shapes and patterns. Although these existing hats are useful, their singular design requires individuals to purchase many different hats so as to accommodate different outfits. Moreover, these hats do not provide the user with the ability to change the appearance of the hat itself.

Accordingly, it would be beneficial to provide a dual sided reversible hat that can provide a user with four different outward facing surfaces in a single hat, so as to alleviate the drawbacks described above.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to a dual sided reversible hat. One embodiment of the present invention can include a first body having a closed top end, an open bottom end, a first surface, and a second surface. The hat can also include a second body that also has a closed top end, an open bottom end, a first surface, and a second surface. The bodies can be joined together along a common edge by a seam and can be folded into the other.

Another embodiment of the present invention can include a first and second connector that are positioned along the first and second body sections. The connectors can function to secure the body sections together in a removable manner.

Each surface of the first and second body sections can include decorative elements which can be oriented outward individually depending on the configuration of the hat.

This summary is provided merely to introduce certain concepts and not to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Presently preferred embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should be appreciated, however, that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of the first surfaces of a dual sided reversible hat, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the second surfaces of a dual sided reversible hat, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the hat of FIG. 1A in operation, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2B is a side view of the dual sided reversible hat in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2C is another side view of the dual sided reversible hat in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the hat of FIG. 1B in operation, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3B is a side view of the dual sided reversible hat in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3C is another side view of the dual sided reversible hat in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

While the specification concludes with claims defining the features of the invention that are regarded as novel, it is believed that the invention will be better understood from a consideration of the description in conjunction with the drawings. As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention which can be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the inventive arrangements in virtually any appropriately detailed structure. Further, the terms and phrases used herein are not intended to be limiting but rather to provide an understandable description of the invention.

As described herein, the term “removably secured,” and derivatives thereof shall be used to describe a situation wherein two or more objects are joined together in a non-permanent manner so as to allow the same objects to be repeatedly joined and separated.

As described throughout this document, the term “complementary shape,” and “complementary dimension,” shall be used to describe a shape and size of a component that is identical to, or substantially identical to the shape and size of another identified component within a tolerance such as, for example, manufacturing tolerances, measurement tolerances or the like.

FIGS. 1A-3C illustrate one embodiment of dual sided reversible hat 10 that are useful for understanding the inventive concepts disclosed herein. In each of the drawings, identical reference numerals are used for like elements of the invention or elements of like function. For the sake of clarity, only those reference numerals are shown in the individual figures which are necessary for the description of the respective figure. For purposes of this description, the terms “upper,” “bottom,” “right,” “left,” “front,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in FIG. 1A.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the hat 10 can include, essentially, two individual reversible bucket-style hat bodies 11 and 21, each having a first surface that are defined by a crown section 12 and 22, and a brim section 13 and 23, respectively. As shown in FIG. 1B, each of the hat sections 11 and 21 can be turned inside out to reveal a second surface that is defined by a second crown section 12′ and 22′, and brim section 13′ and 23′, respectively.

Each hat body 11 and 21 also includes a bottom edge 14 and 24, that defines an opening 15 and 25, respectively for receiving the head of a user. In the preferred embodiment, the hat bodies can be joined together along one side by a permanent seam 30 such as stitching, for example in a generally inverse orientation to each other.

In the preferred embodiment, the hat 10 and each of the hat bodies 11 and 21 can comprise a bucket-style shape having wide downward sloping brims and can be constructed from any number of different materials such as cotton, wool, felt, or tweed cloth, for example. Although described with regard to bucket-style hats, this is for illustrative purposes only, as any number of other shapes and styles of hats can also be constructed in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein without undue experimentation. Accordingly, the inventive concepts are not intended to be limiting to the illustrated bucket-style design.

In one embodiment, the hat body 11 can include a first connector having portions 16 and 16′, and the hat body 21 can include a second connector having portions 26 and 26′. As will be described below, the connectors can work together to allow the hat bodies to be removably secured in four distinct orientations. In the preferred embodiment, the connectors will include zippers, and one example of a suitable zipper for use herein includes the model 3 invisible reversible zipper that is commercially available from Jiangsu Zipper Company.

Although described above as including a zipper, any number of other connectors are also contemplated. Several nonlimiting examples include but are not limited to hook and loop fasteners (VELCRO), compression fittings such as buttons or snaps, tie strings, straps and/or magnetic elements, which can be sewn into or onto the periphery of the fabric. Additionally, an optional flap (not shown) can be positioned to cover the connector. Such a flap can consist of additional material extending from the edge of the brim in order to hide the seam.

As shown, each of the hat surfaces 13, 13′, 23, and 23′ can include decorative elements A, B, C, and D, respectively. As described herein, a “decorative element” can include any number and type of different colors, markings, words, shapes, symbols, logos, designs, types of materials, texturing of materials, patterns and/or images, for example. These elements can be secured onto and/or into the identified portion of the hat surface in accordance with known techniques so as to be flush with the surface thereof, recessed, raised and/or protruding outward therefrom, so as to give a three-dimensional effect. To this end, elements A, B, C, and D can each include different decorative elements, or two or more of the hat surfaces can include identical decorative elements.

FIGS. 2A-3C illustrate one embodiment of the hat in operation, wherein the two hat bodies 11 and 21 can be folded over each other and can also be reversed to allow a user to wear the hat with either decorative element A, B, C or D facing outward.

As shown in FIG. 2A, the hat 10 can be expanded to reveal decorative elements A and C along bodies 11 and 21, respectively. As shown by arrow a, hat body 21 can be flipped/rotated about the seam 30 until the hat section 11 is located within the opening 25.

As shown in FIG. 2B, this will result in hat body 23 forming the outside facing portion of the hat 10 to display decorative element C, and hat body 13′ will form the inside facing portion of the hat. Additionally, zipper sections 16 and 26′ will be aligned and can be connected together via a slider (not illustrated) to secure the hat in the illustrated position.

As shown in FIG. 2C, the hat 10 can be turned inside out to result in hat body 13′ forming the outside facing portion of the hat 10 to display decorative element B, and hat body 23 will form the inside facing portion of the hat.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the hat 10 can be expanded to reveal decorative elements B and D along hat bodies 11 and 21, respectively. As shown by arrow b, hat body 11 can be rotated about the seam 30 until the hat section 11 is located within the opening 25.

As shown in FIG. 3B, this will result in hat body 23′ forming the outside facing portion of the hat 10 to display decorative element D, and hat body 13 will form the inside facing portion of the hat. Additionally, zipper sections 16′ and 26 will be aligned and can be connected together via a slider (not illustrated) to secure the hat in the illustrated position.

As shown in FIG. 3C, the hat 10 can be turned inside out to result in hat body 13 forming the outside facing portion of the hat 10 to display decorative element A, and hat body 23′ will form the inside facing portion of the hat.

Although described above as including two body sections that are positioned inversely and pivot/rotate when joining together, this is for illustrative purposes only. To this end, the hat can include two distinct sections that can be aligned at any number of different orientations and can be joined together in any manner.

Accordingly, the above described dual sided reversible hat provides a user with four different outward facing surfaces in a single hat in a new and innovative manner.

As described herein, one or more elements of the hat 10 can be secured together utilizing any number of known attachment means such as, for example, stitches, hem tape, and glue, among others. Moreover, although the above embodiments have been described as including separate individual elements, the inventive concepts disclosed herein are not so limiting. To this end, one of skill in the art will recognize that one or more individually identified elements may be formed together as one or more continuous elements, either through manufacturing processes, such as welding, casting, or molding, or through the use of a singular piece of material milled or machined with the aforementioned components forming identifiable sections thereof.

As to a further description of the manner and use of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. Likewise, the terms “consisting” shall be used to describe only those components identified. In each instance where a device comprises certain elements, it will inherently consist of each of those identified elements as well.

The corresponding structures, materials, acts, and equivalents of all means or step plus function elements in the claims below are intended to include any structure, material, or act for performing the function in combination with other claimed elements as specifically claimed. The description of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the invention in the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and the practical application, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the invention for various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. 

1. A hat, comprising: a first body that includes a closed top end, an open bottom end, a first surface, and a second surface; a second body that includes a closed top end, an open bottom end, a first surface, and a second surface; and a seam that permanently joins a portion of the first body to a portion of the second body.
 2. The hat of claim 1, wherein the first body section and the second body section include complementary shapes.
 3. The hat of claim 1, wherein the first body is configured to rotate about the seam and to be positioned within the open bottom end of the second body.
 4. The hat of claim 3, further comprising: a first connector that is positioned along the first body; and a second connector that is positioned along the second body, wherein the first and second connectors are configured to be removably secured the first body within the open bottom end of the second body.
 5. The hat of claim 1, wherein the second body is configured to rotate about the seam and to be positioned within the open bottom end of the first body.
 6. The hat of claim 5, further comprising: a first connector that is positioned along the first body; and a second connector that is positioned along the second body, wherein the first and second connectors are configured to be removably secured the second body within the open bottom end of the first body.
 7. The hat of claim 1, wherein the first body section and second body section are joined together inversely
 8. the hat of claim 1, further comprising: a first decorative element that is disposed along the first surface of the first body; a second decorative element that is disposed along the second surface of the first body; a third decorative element that is disposed along the first surface of the second body; and a fourth decorative element that is disposed along the second surface of the second body. 